Another ex-player weighs in on new Jacques Nienaber theory in Ireland
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble has given his take on the theory that Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber is responsible for Irelan…
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Ireland coach John Fogarty makes frank Tadhg Furlong admission
Tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong is on course to give Ireland a “massive” boost by returning for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nation…
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'I’m severely worried': Ex-players sound alarm over looming Irish crisis
Former internationals Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan have raised grave concerns over the production line in Ireland.
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World Rankings record on the line in round two of the Six Nations
Italy will break new ground if they back up last weekend's win over Scotland with an emphatic victory over Ireland in Dublin.
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'That will come to bite England... but they hide him well'
Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has urged the Ireland coaches to find a way to hide Sam Prendergast's defensive frailties, saying…
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Ireland get timely Tadhg Furlong boost ahead of Italy
Ireland have received a timely boost ahead of their Round 2 Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Italy, with Tadhg Furlong r…
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Six Nations
Opinion
Where Irish rugby should actually look if they want to play blame game
Children around the world are told not to point fingers at others as three more point back in their own direction. It seems the la…
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The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind
As the importance of the kicking game grows, England and France look to be ahead of the curve while Ireland may fall stagnant.
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Six Nations
Opinion
5 Englishmen make our Six Nations team of the week
Round one of the Guinness Six Nations is in the books, and it was three dominant displays, despite what the scoreline between Ital…
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France star withdrawn from squad ahead of Wales trip
Centre Kalvin Gourgues has been redrawn from the France squad by Fabien Galthie, who has confirmed a 42-man training group for the…
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'This Irish team are on the ropes and everyone is coming after them'
France, Italy and England registered wins on a dramatic opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations.
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12-year wait ended as major World Ranking change lands
Italy's 18-15 win over Scotland in rain-sodden Rome has resulted in the teams swapping places in the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
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Finger of blame pointed at South African in Ireland loss to France
Two days on from Ireland’s defeat to France, the loss prompted a soul-searching discussion on Virgin Media Sports on Irish telev…
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England A hand Ireland XV a thrashing in Thomond Park
England A delivered a ruthless performance to dismantle an Ireland XV 52-14 at Thomond Park, flexing English rugby their depth in …
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How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener
Fabien Galthie's Bordeaux-infused attack and renewed aerial focus exposed pressing issues Andy Farrell has yet to solve.
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'There’s been times where he hasn’t pulled his punches': Jacob Stockdale
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale contemplated giving up on international rugby before ending his five-year Guinness Six Nations exile …
Ireland set to drop to four-year low in World Rankings
Only a record defeat for England at home to Wales will spare Ireland from falling to fifth place in the world.
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Three Ireland players with huge World Cup questions to answer after Paris pummelling
Ireland weren't expected to beat France but the manner of their defeat was alarming and serious questions now need to be asked in …
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Caelan Doris alludes to maybe the one silver lining after France flop
Caelan Doris pointed to Ireland’s bench as a rare positive to cling to after Thursday night’s 36-14 defeat to France at the St…
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Andy Farrell: The 'absolute must' for Ireland after sobering Paris defeat
Andy Farrell refused to pull his punches on the aftermath of Ireland's 36-14 defeat to France at the Stade de France.
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Shaun Edwards calls France's dominance over Ireland 'very, very unusual'
Shaun Edwards appeared taken aback by the dominance his France outfit achieved in periods of their Six Nations-opening win over Ir…
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Caelan Doris rattles off grocery list of Ireland shortcomings after Six Nations opener
Ireland captain Caelan Doris wasn't short of answers for the question of where his team fell short against France in the 2026 Six …
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France blow Ireland away to start Six Nations title defence in style
Louis Bielle-Biarrey resumed the fine form which saw him crowned player of the championship in 2025 with two tries.
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Six Nations
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs France | 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's men fly to Paris with few giving them a chance of securing a rare Six Nations' Test win on …
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Six Nations
Opinion
France player ratings vs Ireland | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
France player ratings: France got their Guinness Six Nations title defence underway with a 36-14 victory over Ireland on Thursday …
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'Big moment for him': Ireland to get 'proper look' at alternative 10 option
Ireland will get what Bernard Jackman called a “proper look” at Ciaran Frawley as an alternative fly-half option when Ireland …
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Six Nations
Opinion
It's about time rugby fans grew up
Rugby fans have been slow on the uptake. When news broke that ITV would run adverts during its live coverage of Six Nations matche…
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Ben Kay: 'I know we get accused of arrogance but I love the English mentality right now.'
The England World Cup winners says squad depth is paramount as nations build towards the Rugby World Cup next year
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'Landmark': Virgin Media win Irish rights to Nations Championship
Virgin Media will be the exclusive free to air broadcaster in Ireland for the Nations Championship, after securing rights to show …
Dupont revisits controversy over ACL injury against Ireland last year
France captain Antoine Dupont holds no grudges over the incident in which he suffered a serious knee injury as he prepares to make…
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Six Nations
Analysis
Six Nations sin bin: The worst offending players and teams 2006-2025
Have you ever wondered which team has received the most yellow and red cards in the last 20 years of the Six Nations? Which player…
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How Ireland can upset the odds in Paris: Big match preview part two
The hosts are seven to one favourites to win the Six Nations opener, but there are reasons for optimism for the men in green.
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World Rugby Rankings show how far Wales have fallen
Even a record win over England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, probably won't be enough to lift Wales back into the world's top 10…
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'Ceiling is so high for him': Doris defends team-mate amid concerns
Ireland captain Caelan Doris insisted fly-half Sam Prendergast is making progress on his defensive deficiencies as he backed him t…
Six Nations records that are under threat
Records. Made to be broken, made to be set, and in the upcoming 2026 Six Nations, there are a few that could fall if the dominoes …
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Six Nations
Opinion
I'm fascinated to see if Six Nations 'running joke' repeats itself: Andy Goode
It still feels like a two-tier Six Nations this year but Ireland might struggle and the pressure is on Scotland to finish above th…
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